Sarah Ritschel
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Dutch Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets
CourseraOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
APM Student
Association for Project ManagementOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
IELTS (Band Score 8.0)
British CouncilDec, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Freshminds
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Analyst
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Aug 2019 - Present
I deliver high-quality qualitative primary and secondary research, translate English to German and vice versa, liaise with stakeholders and present data in accessible form via PowerPoint Slides and databases, thriving in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment. Among other clients, I have been working with several well-respected consultancies, including Big Four, and Private Equity firms. I deliver high-quality qualitative primary and secondary research, translate English to German and vice versa, liaise with stakeholders and present data in accessible form via PowerPoint Slides and databases, thriving in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment. Among other clients, I have been working with several well-respected consultancies, including Big Four, and Private Equity firms.
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Third Bridge Group Limited
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Analyst
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
Primary research for global Private Equity firms. Support clients on acquisition and investment due diligence, portfolio research, and deal sourcing. Non-advisory partner: one-to-one consultations/meetings, operating partnerships, conference calls, surveys and exclusive reports. Started and chaired an ESG focus group to evolve and improve company’s focus on sustainable business. Primary research for global Private Equity firms. Support clients on acquisition and investment due diligence, portfolio research, and deal sourcing. Non-advisory partner: one-to-one consultations/meetings, operating partnerships, conference calls, surveys and exclusive reports. Started and chaired an ESG focus group to evolve and improve company’s focus on sustainable business.
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University of Vienna
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Austria
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student, MA Global Studies and Global History
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2019
Focus areas: International Development Indigenous Land Rights Migration Studies Sustainability Issues and Political Ecology Currently on hold. Projected grade: 1:1 Focus areas: International Development Indigenous Land Rights Migration Studies Sustainability Issues and Political Ecology Currently on hold. Projected grade: 1:1
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Paiwand
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Volunteer - Girl's Group
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
Co-leading weekly varied group activities for refugee and migrant girls aged 11-15 to promote self-esteem and develop social skills · Providing one-on-one assistance with homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy · Maintaining strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified · Providing guidance for youth dealing with difficult issues. Co-leading weekly varied group activities for refugee and migrant girls aged 11-15 to promote self-esteem and develop social skills · Providing one-on-one assistance with homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy · Maintaining strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified · Providing guidance for youth dealing with difficult issues.
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LEON Restaurants
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Front of House Team Member
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
Provided consistent top-quality customer service in fast-paced, high-pressure environment, as evidenced by positive reviews. Provided consistent top-quality customer service in fast-paced, high-pressure environment, as evidenced by positive reviews.
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Konditorei Gräfe
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Jena Area, Germany
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Sales Representative
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2016
Ran store front of the most popular café and bakery in Jena, Germany Ran store front of the most popular café and bakery in Jena, Germany
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Feet Up Hostels
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Spain
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Receptionist
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Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
Managed bookings, check-in and check-out at one of the biggest youth hostels (over 120 beds) in Valencia, Spain. Provided information and recommendations about Valencia in English, Spanish and German. Managed complaints and solved problems. Organised entertaining events and helped customers even beyond my working hours. Managed bookings, check-in and check-out at one of the biggest youth hostels (over 120 beds) in Valencia, Spain. Provided information and recommendations about Valencia in English, Spanish and German. Managed complaints and solved problems. Organised entertaining events and helped customers even beyond my working hours.
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Student Services Thuringia (Studentenwerk Thüringen)
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Jena Area, Germany
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Mentor for International Students
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Apr 2013 - Feb 2014
Organised weekly cultural events reaching audiences of 100+ attendants · Moderated and edited social media presence · Solved intercultural conflicts · Edited and designed a cook book · Created leaflets, adverts and posters in Adobe Photoshop. Organised weekly cultural events reaching audiences of 100+ attendants · Moderated and edited social media presence · Solved intercultural conflicts · Edited and designed a cook book · Created leaflets, adverts and posters in Adobe Photoshop.
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EuroClio - European Association of History Educators
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Netherlands
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager (Trainee)
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Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Headed and coordinated team of five trainees · Full responsibility for organising international board member and editor meetings · Aided organisation's annual conference with 266 attendees from 50 countries: drafting minutes, managing historical tours and guiding attendees · Managed communication with members via phone, email and social media · Compiled, created and updated the organisation's newsletter and website, reaching over 70 national associations · Co-authored reports · Researched for quality-controlled source database · Created new and innovative e-learning material · Administered client database. Show less
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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
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Jena Area, Germany
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Student Assistant (Graduate Academy)
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Managed databases Assisted with graduate school related events. Managed databases Assisted with graduate school related events.
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Education
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University of Vienna
Master of Arts (M.A.), International/Global Studies and Global History -
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and Linguistics/History -
Universidad de Jaén
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)